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Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies-like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion -have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.\nWe’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.\nThe problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful-because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.\nIf you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.\n Primary Function of Position:\nIntuitive Surgical designs and manufactures highly complex surgical systems including cameras, instruments, and accessories for use in surgery. We are looking for an individual to manage projects associated with the development of these products\nEssential Job Duties\nThis role is responsible for driving complex product development efforts and design changes from conception to manufacturing stability. Responsibilities include:\nDriving a portfolio of product design projects\nEnsure Design Control processes are followed per relevant procedures\nFacilitate and ensure that complex, high-value Business Unit projects are properly scoped, resourced, and communicated to minimize risk, deliver on-time and on-budget\nDevelop and monitor project schedules and project budgets\nProvide clear communication to the organization on accurate project status, critical path, as well as potential areas of risk\nWork closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Regulatory, and Quality organizations to ensure input and representation in the development process\nContribute to product prioritization decisions by providing data and analysis from current and past projects\nProvide feedback to team members regarding performance and requirements.\nUtilize corporate approved tools and implement them to empower and unencumber team members as they work to complete projects\nFunction as the primary point-of-contact for key leaders and stakeholders across the organization\n Required Skills and Experience\nStrong communication and presentation skills\nComfortable with all phases of the product or software development lifecycle including idea generation, concept development and testing, design, implementation, validation and transfer\nWilling to go the extra mile with a strong work ethic; self-directed and resourceful with the ability to deal with conflict and drive to solution\nProven ability to lead, influence and work well at all levels of an organization and in a cross functional team environment\nAbility to handle ambiguity effectively and oversee multiple projects at once\nRequires knowledge of engineering, product strategy and business management\nExperience in analyzing tradeoffs between product features, customer needs/requirements, produce-ability and cost\nDemonstrated ability to synthesize data, set actionable goals and drive metrics and execution\nHigh attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously; must work well under pressure, be flexible, and meet deadlines\nEnergetic and balanced person with a drive for results, who feels accountable, has a great attitude, and is a team-player; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow through\nRequired Education and Training\nBS or equivalent work experience in a scientific field preferred\nMinimum 6-8 years of experience involved in the development and commercialization of products\nWorking Conditions\nNone\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nMedical device experience preferred\nCertification in project management (PMP) desired \n Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.\nIntuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.\nMandatory Notices\nU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.\nCertain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).\nFor any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.\nWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.\nPreference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.\nThis position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on\nbusiness need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.\nCompensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the\ncandidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.\nAccommodation & Accessibility Notice:\nIntuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please contact People Services at .\nWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. 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